US EditionWest Must Stand with Taiwan: Johnson
TAIWAN, AUG 5 – Boris Johnson called for increased UK and Western defense spending and economic partnerships with Taiwan to counter China’s aggressive tactics and support Taiwan’s democracy.
- Boris Johnson, who previously served as the UK’s prime minister, traveled to Taipei on August 5 to address the Ketagalan Forum and hold discussions with President Lai Ching-te.
- Johnson denounced China's bullying campaign against Taiwan and urged Western countries to strengthen economic and political ties with Taipei amid rising military threats.
- During his visit, Johnson commended Taiwan's commitment to increasing its defense budget to exceed 3 percent of its GDP and encouraged NATO and European nations to boost their military expenditures.
- Johnson emphasized that clearly affirming support for Taiwan's freedom now is crucial to preventing greater suffering in the future.
- The visit reaffirmed UK support for Taiwan's democracy and security, highlighted responsibility of Western nations in the Indo-Pacific, and indicated continued cooperation against destabilizing threats.
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